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Tummy Tuck at Oshun · Kingston, Jamaica

Tummy tuck in
Kingston, Jamaica.

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is cosmetic surgery that removes loose skin and excess fat from the abdomen and, in most cases, tightens the abdominal muscles. At Oshun in Kingston, Jamaica, every tummy tuck begins with an in-person consultation with Dr. Charles Rockhead and a written plan.

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Tummy tuck at a glance

Dr. Rockhead

Takes your consultation in person

In person

Consultation before anything is booked

In writing

Your quote, given at consultation

Kingston

Consultations at 9 Devon Road

No obligation

You decide after the consultation

WhatsApp

Questions answered privately
Every visit, without exception

Four things that are true of every visit

Care by an OB/GYN

Every plan at Oshun is reviewed by a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Dr. Rockhead is a physician first, the same one who treats women's health on the other side of his practice.

30 years caring for women

Three decades as a practicing OB/GYN at Amadeo Medical Group, the parent clinical practice. Every tummy tuck plan is reviewed by a physician who has cared for women through pregnancy, surgery, perimenopause, and post-natal recovery.

Written plan first

Every tummy tuck patient leaves consultation with a written plan: what the surgery involves, timing, recovery, cost.

Conservative, considered

Oshun's approach favours conservative, considered care over aggressive intervention. Decisions are made in conversation with you, options are presented in plain language, and consent is informed at every step.

Treatment Details

The facts about tummy tuck surgery, in plain language.

The questions most people arrive with are answered below: what the surgery involves, how long recovery takes, and what it costs.

Last updated: · The timings and recovery figures on this page come from published NHS patient guidance. Who the surgery suits, how to prepare and the risks also draw on the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Comparisons with liposuction and Renuvion come from Oshun's own pages for those treatments. Your own plan is set at consultation.

01Tummy tuck 101

What is a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is cosmetic surgery to improve the shape of the abdomen. It removes loose skin and excess fat, and in most cases it tightens abdominal muscles that have weakened or separated. It is body contouring surgery, not a weight-loss treatment.

It is one of the cosmetic surgery procedures offered at Oshun Cosmetic Services in Kingston, alongside liposuction and Renuvion skin tightening.

Full and partial tummy tucks
There are two main types. A partial tummy tuck works on the area below the belly button through one incision across the lower abdomen. A full tummy tuck uses an incision from hip to hip, just above the pubic area, and a second incision around the belly button. The abdominal muscles are realigned as part of a full tummy tuck. Which one suits you is decided at consultation.
What it can address
Loose skin on the abdomen that exercise cannot remove, for example after pregnancy or after losing a lot of weight. A tummy tuck cannot correct stretch marks, although those on the skin being removed may be removed or improved.

The honest version

A tummy tuck is major surgery.

It is not a route to losing weight. It is usually recommended only for people who are already at a healthy, stable weight.

The scar is permanent. It runs across the lower abdomen, and a full tummy tuck leaves a second scar around the belly button. The NHS says raised scars should fade over 12 to 18 months. They do not disappear.

Timing matters as well. The result can be greatly diminished by large changes in weight. For that reason the American Society of Plastic Surgeons advises postponing a tummy tuck if you are planning substantial weight loss or may want a future pregnancy.

At Oshun, all of this is talked through at consultation, including the option not to go ahead.

02Medical Leadership

Who plans your tummy tuck at Oshun?

Your consultation is with Dr. Charles Rockhead, in person, at 9 Devon Road in Kingston. Who operates, who gives the anaesthetic, and where your surgery takes place are all confirmed with you before anything is booked.

Dr. Charles Rockhead, board-certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Medical Director of Oshun Cosmetic Services in Kingston, Jamaica

Dr. Charles Rockhead, Medical Director — Oshun Cosmetic Services, Kingston.

Dr. Charles Rockhead

Medical Director · Board-Certified OB/GYN · 30+ years of practice

Dr. Charles Rockhead is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with more than thirty years of practice in Kingston. He is the Medical Director of Oshun Cosmetic Services and the founding physician of Amadeo Medical Group, the parent clinical practice.

Read the clinic story · View Dr. Rockhead's LinkedIn

03Your surgery

What happens before, during and after tummy tuck surgery?

The first step below is how it works at Oshun. The other three are general published guidance, and your own plan may differ.

i.

Consultation

Before any tummy tuck is scheduled, you meet Dr. Rockhead in person at 9 Devon Road. He reviews your medical history, examines you as appropriate, and explains the options, including the option not to proceed. You leave with a clear written plan and a quote.

ii.

Preparation

You may be asked to have lab tests or a medical evaluation, to adjust certain medications, and to stop smoking. Aspirin, anti-inflammatory medicines and herbal supplements can increase bleeding, so you may be asked to avoid them beforehand.

iii.

The tummy tuck operation

Tummy tuck surgery is usually done under general anaesthetic and can take between two and five hours. In a full tummy tuck the surgeon makes an incision from hip to hip, frees the belly button, realigns the abdominal muscles, removes the excess skin and fat, and closes the skin.

iv.

Recovery & follow-up

You go home in dressings and a support garment, and thin drainage tubes may be in place for a short time. A follow-up visit after a few weeks checks that the wound is healing well.

Anaesthetic
Full and partial tummy tucks are both usually done under general anaesthetic. Your anaesthesia plan is confirmed at consultation.
How long surgery takes
The operation can take between two and five hours.
Overnight stay
NHS guidance says most people stay in hospital for a few nights. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons notes that a tummy tuck can also be done as an outpatient. Whether you stay overnight, and where, is confirmed at consultation. Either way, someone will need to drive you home and stay with you for the first 24 hours.
Time off after
Plan for about four to six weeks away from work and exercise. You will not be able to drive for the first few weeks.
04Recovery & aftercare

How long does tummy tuck recovery take?

It takes about six weeks to recover fully and to see the full effect of a tummy tuck. At first it can be hard to stand up straight, because the abdomen feels pulled. That eases with time.

The first days
Pain and bruising are expected. Pain relief can be provided if you need it.
The first six weeks
A support garment is usually worn for six weeks to help the skin heal and to reduce swelling. Take things gently during this time, and keep your knees bent in bed so that the stitches are not put under strain. Most usual activities can restart after about six weeks.
Scars and sensation
Scars can look raised and red, or different from your usual skin colour. The NHS says they should fade over 12 to 18 months; the American Society of Plastic Surgeons says several months to a year. Numbness in the abdomen is common and can last from a few months to years.
05Is a tummy tuck right for you

Who is a tummy tuck right for?

Who it suits
People who are physically healthy, at a stable weight, do not smoke, and have realistic expectations of what surgery can do.
Who should wait
A tummy tuck is not a procedure for someone who is overweight. It is also better postponed if you are planning a pregnancy or substantial weight loss. Previous abdominal surgery can limit the result, so tell Dr. Rockhead about any at your consultation.
What the risks are
Risks include bleeding, infection, a collection of blood under the skin (haematoma), fluid collecting under the skin (seroma), a blood clot in a vein, heart and lung complications, breathing problems, wounds that heal poorly or fail to heal, loss of skin or of the fatty tissue beneath it, numbness or other changes in skin sensation, persistent pain, asymmetry, thick or obvious scarring, looseness of the skin returning, and anaesthetic complications. Occasionally a second operation is needed. How likely each one is for you, and how it would be treated, should be explained to you before you consent.

Four common reasons people ask about a tummy tuck are below. If one sounds like you, a consultation at 9 Devon Road is the next step.

After pregnancy

Loose abdominal skin after pregnancy

Pregnancy is one of the most common causes of loose abdominal skin that exercise cannot remove. A tummy tuck removes that skin and, in most cases, tightens weakened or separated abdominal muscles. It is best planned once your family is complete.

 After weight loss

Loose skin after losing a lot of weight

Losing a lot of weight can leave excess skin on the abdomen that exercise cannot remove. A tummy tuck removes it. Your weight should be stable before surgery is planned.

 Weighing the options

Deciding between a tummy tuck and liposuction

Liposuction removes fat and does not tighten skin. A tummy tuck removes loose skin and excess fat. Which one suits you is assessed at consultation.

 Not yet

Planning a pregnancy or more weight loss

A tummy tuck is better postponed if you are planning a pregnancy or substantial weight loss. It is worth raising at your consultation.
06Cost & booking

How much does a tummy tuck cost in Jamaica?

What it costs
The cost of a tummy tuck depends on whether it is full or partial, the anaesthesia plan, and the facility. At Oshun your quote is given in writing at consultation, before you decide anything.
Consultation policy
Every tummy tuck patient meets Dr. Rockhead in person at the 9 Devon Road clinic before any surgery is scheduled.
Where surgery happens
Where your surgery takes place is confirmed with you at consultation, before anything is booked.
How to pay
Cash, debit, credit card, or approved financing.
Insurance
A tummy tuck done for cosmetic reasons is not usually covered by health insurance, and its complications may not be either. Check with your own insurer.

If this sounds right

The next step is a conversation, not a commitment.

Every tummy tuck at Oshun starts with a consultation, in person at 9 Devon Road, with Dr. Rockhead. No surgery is scheduled and no quote is signed on the day. You leave with a written plan and a quote, and the decision stays with you.

Schedule Your Tummy Tuck Consultation WhatsApp +1 (876) 676-6297

No obligation · Every consultation is in-person with Dr. Rockhead. Call +1 (876) 676-6297

The honest answers

Nine questions people ask before a tummy tuck.

Open any of them. Each is worth raising again at your consultation.

How much does a tummy tuck cost in Jamaica?
The cost depends on whether the tummy tuck is full or partial, the anaesthesia plan, and the facility. At Oshun in Kingston your quote is given in writing at consultation, before you decide anything.
Is a tummy tuck the same as liposuction?
No. Liposuction removes fat and does not tighten skin. A tummy tuck removes loose skin and excess fat and, in most cases, tightens the abdominal muscles. Which one suits you is assessed at consultation.
How long is recovery after a tummy tuck?
NHS guidance is to plan for about four to six weeks off work and exercise. It takes about six weeks to recover fully and to see the full effect, and a support garment is usually worn for those six weeks.
Will I have a scar after a tummy tuck?
Yes. A tummy tuck leaves a scar across the lower abdomen, and a full tummy tuck also leaves a scar around the belly button. The NHS says raised scars should fade over 12 to 18 months. They do not disappear.
Is a tummy tuck a way to lose weight?
No. A tummy tuck is not a substitute for weight loss, and it is not a procedure for someone who is overweight. It is usually recommended only for people who are already at a healthy, stable weight.
Can I have a tummy tuck if I plan to have more children?
It is usually better to wait. The result of a tummy tuck can be greatly diminished by large changes in weight, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons advises postponing surgery if you may want a future pregnancy.
What are the risks of a tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck is major surgery. The main risks are bleeding, infection, a blood clot in a vein, heart and lung complications, blood or fluid collecting under the skin, wounds that fail to heal, loss of skin, numbness, persistent pain, obvious scarring, and anaesthetic complications. A fuller list is on this page under "What the risks are". Ask for the risks that apply to you to be explained before you consent.
What anaesthetic is used for a tummy tuck?
Full and partial tummy tucks are both usually done under general anaesthetic. The operation can take between two and five hours. Whether you stay overnight afterwards, and where, is confirmed at consultation.
How do I book a tummy tuck consultation at Oshun?
Booking is a two-step process: a private consultation first, with examination, planning and a quote, then surgery scheduling once you confirm. WhatsApp +1 (876) 676-6297 or schedule a consultation.
Often considered alongside

Two treatments patients ask about in the same conversation.

Liposuction

A surgical body-contouring procedure that removes localised fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise. It does not tighten skin.

Read about it →

Renuvion

Helium plasma and radiofrequency energy delivered under the skin to tighten loose tissue, for mild to moderate skin laxity.

Read about it →
Two paths from here

One conversation away.

A tummy tuck is a surgical decision. It is the right answer for some patients and the wrong one for others. The consultation is where that decision gets made, with a clear written plan and a quote to take home.

Schedule Your Tummy Tuck Consultation WhatsApp +1 (876) 676-6297

No obligation · Every consultation is in-person with Dr. Rockhead. Call +1 (876) 676-6297

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